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mshereheshaji

msheh-reh-heh-SHAH-jee

How to say it

Swahilimshereheshajimsheh-reh-heh-SHAH-jeesoon
Englishmaster of ceremonies, MCsoon
Frenchmaître de cérémonie, animateursoon

Meaning

The person who leads a wedding, party or public event, introduces the speakers and keeps the program moving.

Good to know

M/wa class noun, plural washereheshaji, from kusherehesha, to host a celebration. MC is also used in speech.

Examples

  • Mshereheshaji aliwakaribisha wageni kwenye harusi.The master of ceremonies welcomed the guests to the wedding.
  • Alialikwa kuwa mshereheshaji wa tamasha hilo.He was invited to be the MC of that festival.
  • Washereheshaji wazuri huchekesha watu.Good MCs make people laugh.

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